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U.S. schools build bonds with local farmers

The USDA Farm to Schools grant will reach around 1.75 million students.
November 16 , 2012

Documentary paints ugly portrait of Cameroon banana industry

Del Monte has denied ties to footage in a confronting documentary about Cameroon's banana industry.
November 15 , 2012

Asia: make or break for export grapes

We hear from South America and South Africa about the prospects and perils of the Asian grape market.
November 15 , 2012

Strawberry losses 'very high' for Organic Fruits Chile

Chile's biggest organic strawberry and raspberry exporter is facing heavy losses from rain damage.
November 15 , 2012

Program introduces South African students to citrus industry

South African high school students are earning hands-on farming skills in a new citrus program.
November 14 , 2012

Fair trade transition picks up speed in the U.S.

Fair Trade USA's Alexandria Coari discusses the real impact of community development funds on farmers.
November 14 , 2012

Red-flesh apple project goes global

Marketers from five continents have come on board with an IFO red-flesh apple project.
November 13 , 2012

Tough weather cuts back Chilean cherry forecast

Chile's cherry export figures will be quite different this year going into mid-December.
November 12 , 2012

Australia gains Chinese cherry market access

Australia has finally achieved access to the highly coveted Chinese cherry market.
November 12 , 2012

Fine-tuning Chile's maqui berry potential

We take a look at a program developing Chilean antioxidant superstar the maqui berry.
November 12 , 2012